ID 2050 Module #5 Proposal

The Project Proposal Introduction Introduces the Issue/Problem Background Creates the Research Space/Context Methodology Explains methods used to address issue Expected Results + Analysis Foresees how data will be displayed and analyzed Will be short and sweet!

The Project Proposal GENRE A “different” type of writing Unlike previous experiences Follows “customs” Can be consistently evaluated The proposal should be: SHORT - Executive summary-style RELEVANT and FOCUSED – no fat or junk WELL WRITTEN – organization and flow WELL-DESIGNED – graphics and text

Writing Mechanics Outlines (annotated) Topic Paragraphs Authority, claims and evidence Logistics Drafts Reviewing Editing Help Writing Tutors Lunsford Peers

Producing the Proposal Delayed drafts – think before you write! Based on Assignments A “different” response Hardly any annotations on paper Focus on relationships/organization No editing Never “done” Rhetorical moves Claims & Evidence